Visit the beautiful Horton Plains National Park in Sri Lanka

How to Reach Horton Plains National Park in Nuwara Eliya

A biodiversity hotspot in the heart of Nuwara Eliya

How to Reach Horton Plains National Park in Nuwara Eliya

While figuring out how to reach Horton Plains National Park, these are the few options that are available to get to the destination.

You can fly to the Bandaranaike International Airport in Colombo from anywhere in the world. And, once you have reached the city, you can choose to visit the Horton Plains either by road or rail.

By Road

The town of Nuwara Eliya usually serves as the point where most backpackers and travelers spend the night before starting early the next day to Horton Plains. The journey is about two hours and the methods of commute usually involve hired taxis or tuk-tuks. It is best to visit the park in a group of more than three people as the vehicle cost gets divided equally.

By Rail

Horton Plains National Park in Ohiya is easily accessible from Haputale, Ella and Nanu Oya due to direct train services. One of the train stations include one in the Ohiya village (10 KM away from the main park entrance), and another one at Pattipola (also considered as the highest railway station in Sri Lanka at around 6200 feet) on the return journey to Nuwara Eliya from the park.

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    Yaramallla's 4 days trip to Nuwara Eliya

    Great experience.Special thanks to Ms.Chamodi and her team. For first payment to till we were back to airport ,her team members too care of us. Lots of love srilanka. Our chauffer Mr.Wickyrathana is really good human being.thank you... Tooth relic temple, tea estates and colombo local trip

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    Swarna's 7 days trip to Nuwara Eliya

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    Aseem's 6 days trip to Nuwara Eliya

    They are ok, the driver was not telling himself on what to do and where to go but he was decent and never denied going anywhere wherever we asked. the itinerary could have been better. we missed pinnawala because of it. We paid a premium to this agency but saw no diffference. Could have seleted any other agency which was cheaper.

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    Srinivasan's 8 days trip to Nuwara Eliya

    The service provider Steeple Tours was excellent and they coordinated the trip very well. No challenges during the entire trip. Special mention of the driver and guide who was very helpful. Ready to go anytime as per the plan and guided the entire tour. However, there was NO support from the travel triangle guide starting from the booking till closure. Hardly I had a chance to speak to him. Even during the payment, had to escalate as he was not reachable. The whole experience thru travel triangle was NOT satisfactory.

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    Deepak's 5 days trip to Nuwara Eliya

    Very good experience with booking and Tour operator. Guide DJ was also very Good.

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    It was a wonderfully managed trip, although tiring, but we had our moments, which will be with us for long...thanks

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    Rishika's 7 days trip to Nuwara Eliya

    Great job done by Steeple Tours for our Sri Lanka itinerary. The trip was completely customized and as per our convenience. The guide was great and kept us informed. We had a lovely vacation.

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    Hi, We sincerely appreciate the wonderful arrangements your team made for our recent trip to Sri Lanka. Overall, it was a memorable experience, and we’re grateful for your efforts in showcasing this beautiful country—clean, green, and filled with warm, responsible people. The emphasis on road safety and the peaceful atmosphere added to our enjoyment. Highlights: The itinerary was well-curated, and most accommodations/transfers were seamless. Your team’s hospitality and attention to detail in key locations were exceptional. Constructive Feedback for Improvement: Hotel Concerns (3rd Stay): The remote location and lack of basic amenities at the third hotel made our family uncomfortable, especially as we were the only guests. A refund for this stay would be greatly appreciated. Transparency in Costs: Entry fees at temples/private attractions were unexpected. Clarifying these in advance or including them in the package would help future travelers. Similarly, sharing day-wise programs with detailed cost breakdowns (e.g., train tickets) would improve planning. Itinerary Communication: Providing a more detailed schedule (e.g., attraction entry times, fee lists) would enhance the experience. Request: Given the issues with the third hotel and unused train tickets, we kindly ask for a refund or credit for these. This would reflect your commitment to customer satisfaction. Also as agreed by your team return off $80 towards train arrangement which was cancelled due to local strike. Please note we lost $200 during the trip which was unexpected. Thank you again for the beautiful moments and your responsiveness throughout. We’d love to recommend your services with these refinements in place. Special thanks to Madhu who supported us through the tour Thanks to Aruna for safe driving Best regards, Padmanabhan

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